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Whitney Tailings Basin
Whitney Tailings Basin is a reservoir in St. Louis County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
65°
12 mph
24%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
11 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
81°
55°
11 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Whitney Clearwater Basin0.4 mi
- Bryan Lake1.5 mi
- Douglas Tailings Basin2.8 mi
- Carey Lake2.7 mi
- Longyear Lake4.9 mi
- Sixmile Lake4.0 mi
- Sherman Group Tailings Basin5.1 mi
- Sherman Mine Waste Water Basin5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Whitney Tailings Basin fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Whitney Tailings Basin?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Whitney Tailings Basin?+
Whitney Tailings Basin is a reservoir in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.